I am so excited to partner with Wikki Stix today to bring you this blog post on Homemade Math Manipulatives (that you really do need to make). Plus an awesome GIVEAWAY – read on! It is hard to keep up with everything in my own home right now, much less everything in the whole world….
Printable Dinosaur Skeleton Activity!
We are right in the thick of our Dinosaur Unit Study, and my kids are LOVING IT! This printable dinosaur skeleton activity is our next hands-on activity, and I just know my crafty kids are going to really dig it (ha!). We are doing our unit studies a little bit differently this year. Papa is…
The Perfect Dinosaur Unit Study!
Well, class is back in session over here. At least how we do class, which is really not class-like at all. However, our more structured routine has rolled out. JUST in time for me to roll out this brand new Dinosaur Unit Study to you! Right now, our mornings are spent on core skills, loads…
Playing Card Puzzles {3 Ways!}
Who is looking for something fun, quick, and easy to prep to give those kids a bit of independent quiet time? Me! Always me. Every single time, it’s going to be me. I feel as though I am channeling N’Sync … It’s Gonna Be Me. (Know what I mean? Or are you too young to…
Indoor Scavenger Hunt
Pretend play is such an important part of a child’s growth and development. Not to mention that is just so much fun! I absolutely love engaging in pretend play with my little one. To be honest, I am not sure who loves it more, me or him! In this indoor scavenger hunt activity, you will…
Doctor Pretend Play
Have you ever been told, “Don’t let your child play doctor.” I have heard all sorts of stories about things parents have seen and heard from their children and their friends when they play doctor. Some were funny while others were embarrassing or dare I say, somewhat alarming. Recently one of my students came to…
Winter Sensory Bin Ideas
Quiet bins are so important for the child and the parent. If you are a busy parent, you require no explanation as to why quiet bins are important for parents. These winter sensory bin ideas are for you. The calm, quiet, imaginative play, which your child experiences has the same calming and centering effect on…
Process Art for Preschoolers
The combination of gross motor movement and large process art is a winning combination. This particular process art for preschoolers activity gave my little one two hours of active play and creative exploration. That’s two whole magical hours spent outside painting and moving. The best part about this process art project is that gets children out of…
Indoor Hopscotch Game
Winter is the perfect time to get extra silly by bringing a classic outdoor game inside—indoor hopscotch! We created our own indoor hopscotch game board using masking tape. Indoor Hopscotch Game: Fun for the Whole Family We used masking tape to create the hopscotch board on the floor. Hard floors are definitely best for…
Giveaway #3: A Mega Quiet Time Bundle
Welcome back my friends! As you likely know, this has been a full and busy giveaway week here on How Wee Learn. On Wednesday I shared with you a Craft Kit Giveaway for older children and on Thursday I shared with you a craft kit giveaway for younger children. If you haven’t entered those giveaways,…